Biyearly: meaning, definitions and examples
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biyearly
[ ˈbaɪˌjɪrli ]
occurring twice
The term 'biyearly' refers to events or occurrences that happen two times each year. It is often used in the context of scheduled meetings, conferences, or reports that take place biannually. In contrast, some people may confuse it with 'biennial,' which means occurring every two years. Understanding the distinction between these terms is important for clear communication in both writing and speech.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The biyearly review helped improve project performance.
- Our company holds biyearly meetings to discuss progress.
- They publish a biyearly report on environmental impacts.
Translations
Translations of the word "biyearly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semestral
🇮🇳 अर्धवार्षिक
🇩🇪 halbjährlich
🇮🇩 setengah tahunan
🇺🇦 піврічний
🇵🇱 półroczny
🇯🇵 半年ごとの
🇫🇷 semestriel
🇪🇸 semestral
🇹🇷 altı ayda bir
🇰🇷 반년마다
🇸🇦 نصف سنوي
🇨🇿 půlroční
🇸🇰 polročný
🇨🇳 半年一次
🇸🇮 polletni
🇮🇸 hálfárangur
🇰🇿 алты айда бір
🇬🇪 ნახევარი წლიური
🇦🇿 yarımillik
🇲🇽 semestral
Etymology
The word 'biyearly' is derived from the prefix 'bi-', which originates from Latin meaning 'two' or 'twice', combined with 'yearly', which comes from the Old English 'geō', meaning 'year'. The development of this term stems from the need to describe events that take place every six months, distinguishing them from biennial events that happen once every two years. As societies became more structured and organized, particularly regarding business and formal gatherings, the need for precise language to describe the frequency of events led to the formation of more specialized terms like 'biyearly'. The usage of 'biyearly' is more common in North American English, while other English-speaking regions may prefer the clearer designation of 'biannual'. Over time, the confusion between 'biyearly' and 'biennial' has persisted, illustrating the complexities of English vocabulary.